As a team that is struggling to live up to expectations, the Chicago Blackhawks could use a “W” this Saturday when they head to Nashville to take on last year’s playoff rival. The Predators, who are 2-1-3 on home ice this season, are not worried about the standings or performance on the ice as they are looking at a 6-5-3 start to the season. After all, if the Predators are off to a slow s...

In part 2 of “Talking Trades”, the insanely close and wildly unpreditacble Western Conference is analyzed.
Anaheim – There is some talk of Scott Niedermayer potentially being shopped if the Ducks continue to struggle. There is a good chance that he will retire at the end of this season, meaning the Ducks may try to deal him and his expiring contract to a contender in exchan...